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Sheila Jackson Lee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for civil rights, social justice, and healthcare reform throughout her tenure. Jackson Lee has served on various committees, including the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, and has been involved in significant legislative efforts addressing issues such as immigration, education, and public safety.
Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today in support of H. Res. 1222, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week. I would like to thank my colleague, Rep. Vernon Ehlers, for introducing this resolution. I support this legislation…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 1206, ``Remembering the victims of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and supporting the goals and ideals of the National Week of Hope.'' Let me…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to give tribute and congratulate Sisters Network, a national organization of African American women who have come together to stamp out breast cancer. Proudly, they will hold their first walk against breast cancer and…
Mr. Speaker, I have good news, and I thank the gentlewoman from New York. While my colleagues are talking about process, which has been approved by our Parliamentarians, and while profanity reigns on our phones, we are saving lives: 45,000…
Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on the last 24 hours of the passage of this historic health care bill, more and more constituents are calling in recognizing that some aspect of this bill impacts them in a positive light. I said one time before…
Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained at the State Department at a meeting, and I would like to register my vote for the Democratic motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair. If I had been present, I would have voted ``aye''…
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.J. Res 80, ``Recognizing and Honoring the blinded veterans association on its 65th anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families,'' a bill sponsored by my colleague from…
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4592, ``To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in energy-related positions,'' a bill sponsored by my colleague Congressman Teague from New…
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3976, ``Helping Heroes Keep their Homes Act of 2009,'' a bill that will prevent mortgage lenders from foreclosing on a veteran's home after their service. Strengthening comprehensive programs by…
In the name of my mother, Ivalita Jackson, I affirmatively support this bill for all of America. Mr. Speaker, I have the great honor and privilege to rise in strong support of H.R. 4872, ``The Health Care & Education Affordability Act of…
Mr. Speaker, let me remind us of a man who does not live today, Senator Edward Kennedy told us that he had a vision and a resolve that the health care of Americans would no longer count on whether or not they were wealthy Americans. And we…
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